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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AE76EA — Amethyst
#AE76EA is a light saturated purple sitting at 269° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #AE76EA
- f7f2fd
- dfc9f7
- c7a1f0
- af78ea
- 974fe4
- 7f27dd
- 681db8
- 511690
- 3a1067
- 230a3f
- 0c0316
Color schemes using #AE76EA
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#AE76EA FAQ
What color is #AE76EA?
#AE76EA is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 269 degrees, 73% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #AE76EA?
#AE76EA is rgb(174, 118, 234) in RGB, hsl(269, 73%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(26%, 50%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AE76EA?
White text on this background reaches 3.19:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.58:1.
What colors go well with #AE76EA?
Its direct complement is #B2EA76. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EAE876 and #78EA76 gives you contrast without the vibration.